Summer heat is coming for your PC’s performance. Here’s what actually helps
When heatwaves strike in summer, any chance to cool down is welcome — whether at the lake, in an ice-cream parlor, or at home in front of a fan. What’s a relief for us is…
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I’ve used multiple monitors for 20 years. Here’s what actually matters
I’ve been using multiple monitors with desktops and laptops for — oh god — twenty years now. Adding another screen or two is one of the easiest ways to expand a PC’s functionality. And I’ve…
Windows has a hidden Wi-Fi diagnostic tool. Here’s how to use it
If your devices are unable to connect to Wi-Fi or data transfer suddenly slows to a crawl, the cause can often be difficult to pinpoint. The problem may be caused by out-of-date or corrupted drivers,…
Claude and ChatGPT’s latest models are nitpicky and burning tokens. Here’s the fix
I’ve been using two of the newest Claude and ChatGPT models to tinker with my personal self-hosted projects… and lately, I’ve found myself drowning in bugs. Not that Claude Opus 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol (which…
Claude chats showed up in Google Search. Here’s how to keep yours private
It’s one thing for ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to train their models on the data we give them, or for AI chatbots to store memories of our conversations for future reference. But having our AI…
Most gamers don’t need a high-end GPU. Here’s how to tell if you do
A new graphics card usually promises a boost in gaming performance. However, you don’t always need a top-tier GPU to get the job done. If you don’t typically game with the graphics cranked up or…
HP exec says 30% of PCs still run Windows 10. Here’s why that number matters
Karen L. Parkhill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at HP, has revealed that Windows 10 still commands a market share of 30 percent, reports Windows Latest. It’s the first reliable industry-insider figure on…
Most mini PCs can be upgraded. Here’s what’s worth doing
Mini PCs have long since become more than just simple office computers. They sit on your desk, behind your monitor, in the living room or in your home lab, where they handle tasks that used…
I’m a die-hard Apple user. Here’s the travel tech I refuse to leave at home
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld highlights essential travel tech for Apple users, including the lightweight MacBook Neo, UGreen Nexode Power Bank with 72-watt-hour capacity, and Anker Nano Travel Adapter supporting over…
Excel and AI to get ‘tighter and tighter.’ Here’s what that means
Brian Jones, the lead for Excel at Microsoft, took to X/Twitter this week to address the future of Excel, and specifically the integration of Microsoft’s Copilot AI and Excel going forward. His vision: AI is…